Meet the Team
Owner
Paul
Born in the Netherlands and raised in Germany, Paul has lived in various places, including Virginia, North Carolina, Australia, Wyoming, and now Florida.
With a BFA in Sculpture from Virginia Tech, Paul finds creating art is a way of expressing what and how he sees life, or at least a way of enjoying it. He finds inspiration in nature, particularly the ocean and the forest. He is particularly fond realistic animal and human forms, as well as impressionistic paintings. Sarcasm, both in life and art, is a delightful facet of his personality, always adding a touch of humor and wit to his creations.
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Paul enjoys teaching, exploring, and trying to make every day better than the last
Shop Manager
Shelby
Shelby is a Jacksonville native who first started pottery in late 2020 at Atlantic Pottery Supply. Shortly after taking a class, she created her own small batch pottery business "Just Clay Jax." She always wanted to own her own business, but never thought it would be pottery.
When Shelby is not working at the shop or on her pottery business, she is producing and engineering her music or working with other artists. She has over 12 songs on all major platforms and more on the way.
Instagram: @justclayjax
@Shelbymmillerr
Instructor
ASHER
Born and raised in the Bronx, Asher moved to Jacksonville in 2013 to pursue a career in American Sign Language Interpreting.
Upon graduation Asher jumped straight in to the corporate world. Still feeling like he needed something more meaningful, Asher took a 4 week wheel throwing class here at Atlantic Pottery Studio and fell in love with the art.
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After finding his passion and wanting to slow down to enjoy life, Asher quit the corporate world and is now a full time ceramic artist. He specializes in functional ware and is inspired but Japanese forms.
In his spare time you can find Asher at local arts markets, making new recipes at home, reading, & traveling with his wife, Stormee.
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Instagram: @apollo.pots
Instructor
Connor
Connor began a beginner ceramics class at the University of North Florida in 2017, initially intended as an elective. This class quickly sparked a passion that led to a minor, then a major, culminating in a BFA with a concentration in ceramics.
In the studio, Connor enjoys using a broad range of tools and techniques to create both functional and sculptural pieces. Outside of working with clay, Connor spends time cooking, playing guitar, walking through the woods, and hanging out with his cat.
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Instagram: @connor_conn_
Instructor
Erin T.
Erin, a graduate with a BA in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, has a diverse artistic background spanning painting, photography, and ceramics. Formerly an accomplished wedding, newborn, and portrait photographer in Washington DC for eight years, Erin relocated to Orange Park, FL, with her family in 2021.
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While ceramics has always been a hobby, it took center stage as Erin's primary artistic expression when she joined Atlantic Pottery Supply as a studio member in 2022. Using her fine art foundation, Erin specializes in crafting functional pieces primarily from slabs, dedicating most days to honing her skills at the studio.
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Beyond the world of clay, Erin enjoys gardening, snail mail, red wine and dark chocolate, and exploring the scenic paths of road cycling.
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Instructor
IVY
Ivy is a multimedia artist with a strong background in printmaking. Alumni from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and currently at FSCJ, fulfilling BFA requirements.
Aside from school, they work at Swan Tattoo as a tattoo artist. They are inspired by the elegance of Southeast Asian porcelain and the boldness of American traditional tattoos; their ceramic features traditional flash and line work that's been passed on through generations. Making a visual balanced with the two styles symbolizes the effort to balance their heritage and culture spiritually.
Outside of pottery, you can find them at FSCJ in the printmaking studio or working at Swan Tattoo
Instagram: @tonofivy
@ivytontattoo
Instructor
Jaelle
Jaelle was raised in Jacksonville and first started wheel throwing during her first semester of college in the fall of 2016 at FSCJ. Her interest in working with clay began in high school, where she took sculpture and ceramics classes.
Jaelles has always loved water and the ocean, and often incorporates these themes into her work through sculpted pieces or glaze colors.
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Jaelle enjoys continuing to learn about different firing methods and glazing techniques. She is excited to grow as an instructor with the company and to learn from the amazing artists here.
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Instagram: @Jaelle_christiana_studios
Instructor
Jennelle
Jennelle, an Orange Park native, discovered her love for clay at Orange Park High School. Initially pursuing Music Therapy at Florida State University, she found passion in ceramics, ultimately graduating with a degree in Art Therapy and a ceramics concentration.
Back in Orange Park, she married her high school sweetheart and founded Jac Ceramics, specializing in wheel-thrown and slab-built bakeware.
Beyond her studio, Jennelle can be found on the tennis court, in the kitchen, rescuing monarch caterpillars, or playing piano. She's also a dedicated mom, shuttling her three kids around Clay County. Evenings are for snuggling with her cat, Pepper, and enjoying a glass of wine. Her life is a symphony of creativity, family, and joy.
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www.facebook.com/thetravelingpotter
instagram: @jennellebultman
Instructor
Lilly
Raised in Jacksonville, Lilly has always been drawn to traditional crafts like quilting and ceramics. She is inspired by traditions, relationships, and memories when creating her mixed media work.
Lilly graduated from FSU spring 2023 with her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Studio Art, focusing in ceramics, sculpture, and figure drawing. Be careful though, she will talk your ear off if you ask about her cats or husband.
If Lil’s not creating or working she can be found trying new activities like hockey and jiu jitsu with her husband or playing with her cats.
Instagram: @plush_ceramics
Instructor
Randy
Hailing from Oregon, Randy moved to South Florida to embark on his automotive career. After graduating from Atlantic Technical College in Pompano Beach, he moved to Jacksonville to work for BMW.
Once freed from the demanding school and work juggle, Randy rekindled a passion for ceramics that had its roots in high school. Establishing a studio in his apartment, he quickly fell in love with ceramics once more and hasn't slowed down.
When not teaching or creating you can find Randy skating the streets with his friends or tinkering with cars.
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Instagram: @scrandell
Digital Marketing Specialist
Erin C.
Erin is a studio member turned digital marketing specialist for Atlantic Pottery Supply. She is a mom, wife and artist creating small batch ceramic pieces in Jacksonville, Florida.
She has been creating ceramics for over four years, but has been creating art since she could hold a pencil. She loves incorporating flowers, sea life, and words into her pottery, as well as constantly testing glaze combinations.
When she is not creating ceramics, she is busy chasing her son, husband and corgi. She's our in-house glaze expert and can be found chatting with customers at the studio.
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Instagram: @erincavanaghceramics